And Now, The Specifications Of The 2018 Chevy Equinox

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Just yesterday, we were the first to bring you the order guide for the 2018 Chevy Equinox. Now, we’re delighted to be the first to bring you the specs for the new compact crossover.

But before we go on, please keep in mind that these are preliminary specifications, meaning that they can change before the new CUV launches in the first half of next year. Also, these specs are for the U.S.-market Equinox, with models for international markets (such as China, Australia, South America, etc.) possibly having entirely different specs.

The optional 1.6L turbo-diesel engine is estimated to make 136 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque while delivering a whopping 40 MPG highway

The 1.5L Turbo and 1.6L Turbo Diesel motors will be mated to six-speed automatic transmissions, while the optional 2.0L Turbo will be paired with GM’s new nine-speed auto

Exterior Dimensions:

Overall length is 183.1 inches, clearly putting it into the compact crossover space. By contrast, the second-gen Equinox came in at 187.6 inches long.

The reduced length is the result of a shorter wheelbase: 107.3 inches on the new models vs. 112.5 on the previous model

At 72.6 inches, the 2018 ‘nox is slightly wider than the outgoing model’s 72.5-inch width

Interior Dimensions:

Except for shoulder room and rear hip room, every interior metric is down

Cargo volume is down slightly, both behind the rear seats and with the rear seats folded

Weight:

At 3,327 pounds (for the FWD 1.5T model), the 2018 Equinox is a whopping 450 pounds lighter than the second-gen model, which weighed in at 3,777 pounds for the base model with the 2.4L engine in LS trim

For comparison, here are some of the specifications of the first generation Equinox (from 2005 to 2009), which is what I own:
Length: 188.8 inches
Wheelbase: 112.5 inches
Width: 71.4 inches
Weight: 3,700 pounds

So the newer third generation Equinox is lesser in all specifications except width. I hope this adds inches to the shoulder room and hip room inside.

But I am old-school and prefer the 3.4 L (204 CI) V6 engine with its 185 HP and 210 lb.-ft. of torque with a six-speed automatic transmission. Turbo I4 engines are complicated for servicing.

I also went with the 6 cylinder 2010 and 2014 equinox I love what I have and making the auto different will just
let me keep mine for a longer amount of time.
This is a great car for a 78 year old lady which I am Goods gas mileage on the 6 cylinder at 25-29 mi per gallon.
Thanks

I bought a 2004 Vue new with the 250 horse Honda 3.5 liter v6 ( possibly one of the best all around motors ever) and it at 215k with no problems to date. So I know what a good gas motor is like. I also have a 2013 VW sportwagen diesel which is to low to ground. My wife an d I still haven’t adjusted to that part but the car gets literally over twice the mileage (42 total mpg). Now the good part, we can say that performance wise other than less kick out of gate the diesel preforms as good. Quiet, smooth and lots of power. It never feels like its struggles ever. I will never but a gas motor again if there a diesel options. I don’t understand why people in US are so resistant to what is clearly the best choice by every other country in the world. I’m selling my VW back and getting the Equinox diesel if Chevy goes through with what they say.